Why should you join Lactalis ?
Lactalis Group is the worldwide leader of the Dairy Industry with a turnover of 30+ Billion euros at the end of 2025.
We are growing very fast our iconic brands such as President, Galbani, Siggi’s, Leerdammer, Stonyfield, Kraft... and we operate more than 275 factories on 5 continents.
Joining Lactalis Group, you will be part of a family-owned group with core values such as Ambition, Commitment & Simplicity.
This role is responsible for leading strategic dairy commodities categories (cheese, fats, proteins, etc), with an annual spend for the role ~400M€ growing.
This role is critical to supporting the global growth of Lactalis and will be part of the Global Procurement team, based in Laval (53), near major cities such as Rennes, Le Mans, Angers and 1h15 by train from Paris.
This is a challenging, highly dynamic and visible role that will allow you to lead key strategies and projects to optimize the quality, service, costs, innovation and cash performance of your categories.
What you will do ?
- Develop and implement multi-year category strategies with all relevant stakeholders (Country Procurement team, R&D, Industrial, Quality, Marketing...)
- Design and lead the global strategic roadmap for the selected dairy RMs, aligning sourcing decisions with Lactalis’ business priorities, innovation pipeline, and sustainability goals.
- Drive global alignment and governance, ensuring consistency in sourcing practices, contract frameworks, and supplier engagement across all regions.
- Lead and manage strategic relationships with Global suppliers, ensuring strong alignment with business goals and consistent performance
- Lead contract negotiations to secure the most competitive pricing while ensuring long-term value and supplier reliability
- Manage supplier segmentation and rationalization, ensuring the global supply base is strategically aligned, competitive, and risk-resilient
- Implement robust supplier risk management frameworks, proactively identifying and mitigating geopolitical, financial, operational risks.
- Work closely with local teams to apply global sourcing strategies, ensuring smooth collaboration and clear communication.
This position requires travels to meet with local teams and visit suppliers.
What we are looking for ?
- Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university in business or a business-related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Purchasing/Strategic sourcing
- Experience in manufacturing packaged consumer products and food is highly valued
- Teamwork and transparency
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Able to build and manage a future team
- Experience in project management
- Fluent in French and English and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Join us and live a unique experience !
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Global Category Buyer - Dairy Ingredients in Laval employer: Groupe Lactalis
Lactalis Canada is an exceptional employer, recognized as one of the country's top workplaces by Forbes, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity, innovation, and employee growth. With a commitment to sustainability and community impact, employees enjoy a range of benefits including social activities, recognition programs, and a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional development. Located in a thriving industry, the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Purchasing Manager role provides a unique opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives while contributing to the success of Canada's #1 branded dairy company.
